Quick Tip #39: How to Clean Microfiber Furniture

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Use RUBBING ALCOHOL! It's an effective and cheap cleaner, and it also evaporates quickly so your furniture won't smell afterwards. Here's what you need to do:

If spots on your microfiber sofa have seen better days, fill a spray bottle with regular rubbing alcohol and generously cover the dirty area.

Scrub with a clean sponge.

Once the area is clean and dry, go over it again with a soft bristle brush.